Atiku Abubakar on Friday blasts Goodluck Jonathan’s record on security, vowing that Boko Haram could be crushed easily if politicians chose to do so. In an interview, he accused Jonathan and his ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of lacking the political will to end the insurgency, which has killed thousands since 2009. “This insurgency shouldn’t […]
By Kingsley Omonobi & Ndahi Marama Maiduguri—Following fears expressed by Borno stakeholders that Boko Haram terrorists have surrounded Borno State capital, Maiduguri preparatory to invading the city, the Defence headquarters, DHQ declared yesterday that the troops are battle ready to defend the city. The alarm by Borno elders that the terrorists have mobilised to invade […]
(JOS) Boko Haram militants attacked a platoon led by the son of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, shooting him today. He sustained serious injuries to his legs and was being transported to the hospital at the time of this report. Adeboye Obasanjo, an army engineer, was a Lieutenant Colonel at the 3rd Division in Jos, […]
• France restates support to fight insurgency • Senator seeks more troops, another blames weak military on Babangida • Shehu of Borno cautions CJTF on ‘rules of engagement’ DESPITE global outcry against the activities ofBoko Haram, the United States (U.S.) yesterday decried the security threat posed by the insurgents in Nigeria. Speaking at the opening […]
Leader of the terrorist Islamic sect, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has re-designated Gwoza town that was seized by his men last Thursday as an Islamic caliphate. Comments: Inneh: I still insist that the best way to nip in the bud the activities of the Boko Haram elements is by allowing every state to provide security to […]
BY; VICTORIA OJEME ABUJA – President Goodluck Jonathan Monday described late Patrick Sawyer actions as pure ‘madness’ and craziness. Jonathan made the statement at the annual Interfaith Conference in Abuja. The president who expressed his disappointment with the way and manner Sawyer brought Ebola to Nigeria assured citizens that government is ready to stop the disease. “As […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the spread of Ebola in West Africa an international health emergency. WHO officials said the possible consequences were “particularly serious” because of the virulence of the virus. The announcement came after experts convened an emergency meeting in Switzerland. So far more than 930 people have died from Ebola […]
By Sola Ogundipe, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Chioma Obinna, Monsur Olowoopejo & Gabriel Olawale LAGOS—THERE were fears, yesterday, that six of the eight primary contacts of the late Patrick Sawyer, may have tested positive to the Ebola virus, but are yet to show signs of the disease. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has said that the seven […]
The Nigerian Army has apprehended a suspected insurgent in relation with the twin bomb blast that rocked Kaduna on Wednesday. The twin-bomb attacks which resulted in the deaths of over 100 innocent citizens, targeted a former military Head of State, General Mohammadu Buhari and a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheik Dahiru Bauchi. A statement released on […]
Pix 1: Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s jeep after it was hit by a lone bomber in Kaduna…on Wednesday. (Pix 2) Another partially damaged vehicle in Buhari’s convoy. (Pix 3) Another scene of the blasts. | credits: Godwin Isenyo and Buhari Vanguard. Two explosions ripped through parts of Kaduna in Kaduna State on Wednesday, killing […]
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